Sharpen

Type
type icon NormalNormal
Gen.
1
Power
Accuracy
PP
30
Priority
0
Category
StatusDamage Category Icon for Status

Effect Summary

Raises the user's Attackstat img by one stage.

Detailed Effect

Sharpen raises the user's Attackstat img by one stage.
Statsstat img can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.
  • From Gen 8 onwards this move can not be selected in battle.

Description

C
GS

A move that raises the user's ATTACK.

E
RS

Reduces the polygon count and raises ATTACK.

FRLG

The user reduces its polygon count to sharpen edges and raise ATTACK.

DP
HGSS
PL
B2W2
BW

The user reduces its polygon count to make itself more jagged, raising the Attack stat.

ORAS
XY

The user lowers its polygon count to make itself more jagged, raising the Attack stat.

LGPLGE
SM
USUM

The user makes its edges more jagged, which raises its Attack stat.

SWSH

This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.

Additional Information

Move Target

Move Target Image for Self
Self

Targets the user.

Cannot selectCan selectWill select

Effect Type

Good Stat Increase

Raises the user's or an ally's stats.

Interactions
1

Snatchable
This move will be stolen if another Pokémon has used Snatch this turn.

Other Languages

United States of America flag
Sharpen
Japan flag
かくばる (Kakubaru)
Germany flag
Schärfer
France flag
Affûtage
Italy flag
Affilatore
Spain flag
Afilar
South Korea flag
각지기 (Gakjigi)
Mainland China flag
棱角化 (Léngjiǎo Huà / Lìhnggok Fa)

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Contest Information

Contest

Cute
Pink
Sweet Flavor

Contest Effect

User gains one star.

Ups the user's condition. Helps prevent nervousness.

Appeal❤️
Jam

Super Contest

Earn double the score in the next turn.

Appeal